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QuoteEphia must rise not as a colonial power, but as a true ally of Baz'eel. Where as Qa'im once stood, Ephia ought rise to become a new Twin City. Steps must begin towards autonomous rule that Ephia may learn to stand on its own, a true and firm ally of the Sultanate.

Furthermore we must step away from the Ka'eshan model of a Mercenary Economy. We have the Torchbearers, the Alchemists Guild, the Trade and Labor Guild, and so many others. We must give more to Ministers of Ephia, to become builders, growers, tenders as Kula herself.

We must find new incentives beyond this fallacy of "More of the Allotment". For that only creates a further dependency. They must begin to Stand alone.

QuoteThe situation of Ephia can be drawn to a singular line - For any problem, the Pyramid is sought. When the Accord is woed they demand Dinars from the Pyramid rather than their own industrious efforts, loans from the Sublime Bank, the Leagues, or otherwise. When the Citizenry are woed they demand time and solution of the Legates, of the Janissaries. For a place that has so much potential the Assembly is abysmally placid.

Experiments are easily conducted when there is catalyst but without allowing it to boil on the flame, to allow it to simmer, to allow it to breathe it becomes suffocated. All too many have become reliant upon Baz'eel's influence and the Pyramid, then are so swift to blame Baz'eel and the Pyramid, then so swift to demand of Baz'eel and the Pyramid anew.

We must stop acting like a Colony, if we wish to be treated as more. Seek the Guilds, seek the Voiced, seek Solution. The Voiced must embrace their role as Catalyst in the experiment and push for matters beyond Election cycle.

QuoteWhile I confess my first perceptions of the Accord and their role in the grand experiment were skewed, in the subsequent days I have been fortunate to learn more. They have such designated roles and they tend those roles well - but when shall they have chance to truly flourish?

They are experts in their fields, their crafts, their pursuits. Why is there such a fear for them to step forward on matters?

They are given Voice for a reason, and we must encourage them to use such. Where are the changes pushed for by the Officers beyond Allotment? Where are the professional insights, the expertise brought to each Assembly in which the Voiced who are also of the Accord move Ephia towards a betterment?

Why does not a Balestriere bring forward proposal for new avenues of contract?
Why does not a Sergeant bring forward new jurisprudence proposals?
Why does not an Apothar bring forward new legislation to expand their research?

How can the Voiced of the Accord do more for Assembly? For Ephia?

They seem to spend their time in Allotment debate, then simply take to the back of institutional matters, distant. They hold Voice too. They ought use it more. To empower the Assembly.

QuoteBateu the Blind has shared many of the younger refugees who are not taken by the Sisters, the young boys and young men predominately, fall in with gangs of the Creep and more. To this end the Gold League must establish a Workhouse and regardless of how I fare in Election there will be a concerted effort moving forward.

A place a young man may secure a Wage, may secure a Meal, and may secure a Roof for a good day's labor is simply imperative. But true to my other policies I will not be demanding the Pyramid give me funds for such, I will not demand the Assembly "Parse the Allotment".

I shall raise it myself, leading by example.

Why can the youthful not aid in transcribing Torchbearer maps?
Why can the youthful not aid in assembling Astronomer machinery?
Why can the youthful not aid in mixing simpler Alchemist Guild supply?
Why can the Youthful not aid in bottling Watter for shipments outwards?

These life skills, these Apprenticeships, can push onward to a brighter future for themselves and Ephia alike.